Went to a track and have a few questions
#16
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The only concern you should have with the Supra brakes is wheel clearance. The Supra brakes are wider than the stock brakes so if you're running OEM wheels, you'll need at least a 15mm spacer.
As for the cooler, this is what I'm running right now:
http://www.amazon.com/70268-SuperCoo...2062938&sr=8-2
It's a great cooler. I like it more than the fine/tube design. It stands up well to rocks and debris since the construction is practically solid. In reality, any cooler is better than none at all when it comes to tracking your car. I have mine set up so that the transmission pumps fluid into the OEM cooler, and then goes to the B&M, then finally routes back to the transmission.
As for the cooler, this is what I'm running right now:
http://www.amazon.com/70268-SuperCoo...2062938&sr=8-2
It's a great cooler. I like it more than the fine/tube design. It stands up well to rocks and debris since the construction is practically solid. In reality, any cooler is better than none at all when it comes to tracking your car. I have mine set up so that the transmission pumps fluid into the OEM cooler, and then goes to the B&M, then finally routes back to the transmission.
#17
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The only concern you should have with the Supra brakes is wheel clearance. The Supra brakes are wider than the stock brakes so if you're running OEM wheels, you'll need at least a 15mm spacer.
As for the cooler, this is what I'm running right now:
http://www.amazon.com/70268-SuperCoo...2062938&sr=8-2
It's a great cooler. I like it more than the fine/tube design. It stands up well to rocks and debris since the construction is practically solid. In reality, any cooler is better than none at all when it comes to tracking your car. I have mine set up so that the transmission pumps fluid into the OEM cooler, and then goes to the B&M, then finally routes back to the transmission.
As for the cooler, this is what I'm running right now:
http://www.amazon.com/70268-SuperCoo...2062938&sr=8-2
It's a great cooler. I like it more than the fine/tube design. It stands up well to rocks and debris since the construction is practically solid. In reality, any cooler is better than none at all when it comes to tracking your car. I have mine set up so that the transmission pumps fluid into the OEM cooler, and then goes to the B&M, then finally routes back to the transmission.
#19
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Cheapest I've found the supra tt brake package is here http://www.luxurymods.com/suprattfrontbrakeupgrade.aspx
and that includes rotors pads and stainless steel lines.
To clarify things up, supra TT brake upgrade Fits the 92-00 SC300/400, 90-00 LS400, and 98-05 GS300/400/430.
and that includes rotors pads and stainless steel lines.
To clarify things up, supra TT brake upgrade Fits the 92-00 SC300/400, 90-00 LS400, and 98-05 GS300/400/430.
#21
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Yes, I would definatly upgrade to steel braided brake line while your already in there. Cheap but very cost effective especially sicne your going to need to bleed the lines anyway. You'll also need pads and are the rotors new or used? depending on the condition I would consider buying new rotors, unless theres in good condition in which case you'll jsut need pads. other then that you should be good to go.
How much did you find these calipers for?
the LS400 brake upgrade is a PITA from what I understand so I'm thinking of going this route as well.
How much did you find these calipers for?
the LS400 brake upgrade is a PITA from what I understand so I'm thinking of going this route as well.
#23
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RCA also drops your suspension 1" from what I recal so you'll also need suspension work to compensate for this.
This is all what i've read and not what I've experienced so I'm not 100% on this.
#24
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rca is the major pita, the other part is simple. the thing with the LS swap is that if you don't have the right offsets with your wheels then your going to need a 10-15mm spacer. I like to be safe so I would probably run extended lugs also.
RCA also drops your suspension 1" from what I recal so you'll also need suspension work to compensate for this.
This is all what i've read and not what I've experienced so I'm not 100% on this.
RCA also drops your suspension 1" from what I recal so you'll also need suspension work to compensate for this.
This is all what i've read and not what I've experienced so I'm not 100% on this.
what is a a PITA about these?
i also have spacers but havent put them on yet so i dont know if i need them or not on my brakes with my g35 rims
Last edited by sakataj; 04-06-11 at 11:30 AM.
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Thank all for help. I got all the answers. The Viper sees track time as well. The reason I take my GS to the track is simple. My Viper comes without side windows, and its just plain too cold to drive it down to the facility sometimes. I live 80mi away from the track and during spring and autumn the weather is fairly cold and wet up here. Also, its fun to kick a$$ with a GS